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I've almost made it to the NORCATT tastings in the last two years. I'm certainly interested and will try to make it again this year. Looks like a fun time. East Bay is easiest for me, but I'll try to get to wherever it's easiest for most folks. I finally managed to find some garden space outside of Emeryville's cool climate and I've been astonished at how much of a difference it's made. I have 7 indet's growing in Emeryville and 7 in Martinez. The Martinez plants have 80+ tomatoes, most baseball or a bit bigger. Emeryville tomatoes are much smaller and I have fewer than half of the Martinez yield. Anyway, I should have plenty to contribute.

I am out for this year. DH and I just moved last weekened, so I don't have any tomatoes to share. I will definitely try to attend the tomato tasting at Morningsun Herb Farm. At best, my garden area at the new house will only be half as big as the previous house.

Angelique, you know you don't have to bring any tomatoes to come and taste. Remember how many tomatoes there were last year? Don't feel like you cannot come just because you don't have tomatoes.

As for NORCATT, I don't know yet what's going on around that time. Of course, I'd prefer it closer to me but anywhere where the majority is is best. Also, let's try to get more people out to it. Last year was so small and we had sooo many tomatoes (not that I'm complaining--I made a killer sauce with the leftovers). But I'd love more people to try what we're growing.

This year, I'm really into hearts and so far, they're all doing really well. Let's talk varieties once we have settled on a place.

Thanks Annie. Also, thanks for the cucumber offer. I have been so bad at replying to emails lately. I had to change from Comcast to Wave Broadband because Comcast is not in Rocklin. Additionally, I just set up my internet on DH's new laptop. I still don't have email because there was a goof up with my password at WB and DH hasn't figured out how to set up the router and wireless adapter for my computer.

Greetings from Shanghai (returning to SFO tomorrow morning). I would like to participate, and have Ed's Millenniums now ripe, as well as other OPs to share. Please let me know a date as far in advance as possible, so I can plan my travel around this event.

I'm on vacation on the east coast and won't be home until August 1 -- haven't heard from Bruce, Vermiit or GTG -- hope they're doing okay.

Angelique, could you attend if we had the tasting in the east bay? I'm sure you're bummed about moving, but you'll be getting away from the nematode problem too, right?

Could the folks who've indicated an interest give me an idea of where you live and whether you'd be willing to travel to: Davis/Sacramento, North East Bay (Concord area), Mid East Bay (Oakland, Hayward, Fremont), South East Bay (Fremont, Newark, Milpitas), South Bay (Gilroy to Mountain View), Peninsula (Palo Alto to South SF), San Francisco (but where?), and Marin/Sonoma County?

Who besides me would be interested in doing a tasting arranged so we can include Brad (and his amazing Wild Boar Farms varieties) on some Sunday in Napa/Sonoma area, or Vacaville?

Hope to hear from you -- I'll ping the others to try and inquire further.

Tastings in the south bay (esp Sunnyvale) would be easiest for me to arrange; otherwise I might need a local to try and help find a cheap/free venue etc.

Just curious, what is considered East Bay? I really don't know the Bay area too well.

I am busy most of August. I have out of town visitors 3 of 4 weekends. I guess everyone wants to see the new house. September wouuld be better for me. But definitely plan to accommodate others that do have tomatoes.

Just curious, I remember that there was mention of having the event at Wild Boar Farms. I wonder if Brad is still open to that location. Just a thought.

I'm here! WOw, I love Brad's offer! Your post says '1 week ago' and nothing more however...did I miss it? I have the most neglected tomato plants ever. I'm a bit embarrassed by it! I've just started going in the garden again to battle the weeds and water...how I love those cherry tomatoes. They thrive even in my neglect. lol. Of course, if someone wants to be in Davis, we could meet for free at my school, if it's Aug. 11-12/18-19 before our year starts. We have shaded lunch tables, and I have the key for bathrooms, running water. I don't know why I didn't think of that last year!

Count me in for Sunday, Brad. I know it's coming fast -- like 2 days from now -- so I'll need to get info on how to find your place (Suisun City, Vacaville, or Napa) and a starting time for the tasting.

We will need to lhead home by 3 PM at the latest to get back for a 7PM event -- I think we can come sometime in the mid-to-late AM. Like some of the others (but not Ray!), we don't have much in the way of tomatoes yet. I got a late start and being out of town for 3 weeks means things got neglected even though watered (to some extent) by friends.

Annie, I think Brad's work on Saturdays at the Farmers' Markets has been the reason he has been unable to attend previous NORCATT events.

I'm still hoping to schedule a 'later in the season' event on a Saturday and someplace in either the East Bay or Peninsula/Silicon Valley, assuming that there's still
enough interest.

I've had a request for beginning of September for someone who will be away for the month of August. Other thoughts?